Should Africans Eulogize Idris Debby Or Calumnize Him?
By Isaac Asabor Listen to article
Since it was announced that Chad s President, Idris Debby, had died on the battlefield after three decades in power, the commentaries being expressed by many analysts, political observers and politicians can best be described as mixed. It is not an exaggeration to say that since his death was announced that he has been hailed as a legend and genius by those who knew him to be a fighter and an advocate of anti-terrorism, and no doubt that’s true. But he was also decried to have led a government that acquired a reputation for corruption, nepotism and human rights abuses.
March 5 - 2021 SARAF OMRA
Aftermath of clashes in Saraf Omra on March 3 (RD)
A cautious calm settled on the town of Saraf Omra in North Darfur yesterday after
joint forces arrested a number of suspects and evacuated the wounded from the scene of
clashes that killed 11 people and injured 32 others on Wednesday.
Mohamed Khater told Radio Dabanga that “limited events and gatherings” took place yesterday, which the joint forces responded to “firmly” to take control of the security situation. He said only 40 per cent of shops were open at the market. Khater indicated that the committee in the locality is making efforts to communicate with the parties to the conflict in order to make peace.
To prepare for the deployment, the strike group did was what the Navy calls LVC training. It stands for “live, virtual, and constructive” and involves a mix of operating real ships and aircraft with virtual ones.
A U.S.-Turkey joint Navy exercise on the Black Sea successfully integrated surface, air and subsurface warfare capabilities this week, each country announced.
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